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BJ Johnson

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•Tattoo Machine Maker since 1999
•Tattooer since 1997

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That might be pushing it a little, but hear us out… 👀💥

Less ass. More brass. Better balance.

@sobaone Mini Clipper Liners are built around putting the mass where it matters. A small, lightened aluminum ass end paired with a heavy brass front keeps the machine forward weighted and balanced over your hand.

Long stroke, plenty of power, and a design focused on balance and vibration reduction rather than simply trying to make the lightest machine possible.

No extra cocking your wrist or feeling like you need to lean into it. Just float on by and let the machine do the work.

The result is a compact powerhouse that feels a bit like gliding a Sharpie across the skin. Smooth, controlled, with plenty of hit to lay in big, solid lines with surprisingly little effort.

5s to 14s all day. 💥💪💪

SOBA Mini Clipper Liners available now on the Workhorse site.

Better tools for better tattooing.

🔗 in WH bio

#workhorseirons #sobaone #tattoomachines #coiltattoomachine #madeintheusa by @sobaone

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The best liner for 3–9s?! 💥

Quick and zippy with a clean, crisp hit, @sobaone Boomerangs are built and tuned right in that sweet spot for small to medium grouping linework. Great for 3s to 7s, turn them up a bit for 9s.

Fast enough to keep things moving, with enough hit behind them to put in clean, solid lines with precision and care, helping minimize trauma and promote cleaner healing.

Plus this limited small batch gets a Sparkle Raspberry finish with matching coils. ✨💥

Performance, balance, and just the right amount of fancy. These Boomerangs have it all. 💪💪

Limited batch available now on the Workhorse site.

Better tools for better tattooing.

🔗 in WH bio

#workhorseirons #sobaone #tattoomachines #coiltattoomachine #madeintheusa by @sobaone

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24 days ago

I sent @carl_womack_tattoos / @old_lust 4 original Mini Rusto castings (Circa 2007) and 4 of my replacement tube vises. I also sent some HighCarta™ coil washers. These are what he sent back. 🤩
I was supposed to take them apart and fancy up the frames and hardware, but when I saw them I hesitated. When I ran them, I refused to take them apart!!

Carl has tattooed with them to break them in, and I’m going to tattoo with them once as well. These ones have layers on layers of tat-magik!!

These are up on my site and available NOW! Check out the reel @carl_womack_tattoos made of his process on these. So, so good. taken in Greenlion Studios by @sobaone

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This is my part of the combo. 😂 I sent @carl_womack_tattoos / @old_lust 4 original Mini Rusto castings (Circa 2007) and 4 of my replacement tube vises. I also sent some HighCarta™ coil washers. These are what he sent back. 🤩
I was supposed to take them apart and fancy up the frames and hardware, but when I saw them I hesitated. When I ran them, I refused to take them apart!!

Carl has tattooed with them to break them in, and I’m going to tattoo with them once as well. These ones have layers on layers of tat-magik!!

These are up on my site and available NOW! Check out the reel @carl_womack_tattoos made of his process on these. So, so good. taken in Greenlion Studios by @sobaone

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a month ago

@greenlionstudios is 10 years old today!!! 😃🎂🆒 taken in Greenlion Studios by @sobaone

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a month ago

Prefer needle on bar for B&G shading? We got what you need. 💥🖤

A limited batch of @sobaone B&G Racehorse Shaders just added to the Workhorse site.

Built specifically for smooth black and grey work, the Racehorse runs soft and quick, making it great for building layers, smooth blends, and portrait work. And unlike most of the B&G machines out there today, no cartridges required🙃💥💥

This batch features anodized dark blue aluminum frames with a custom laser etched pattern in the upright, plus custom coils finished with handmade washers.

Lightweight, smooth, and purpose built for B&G shading with a traditional needle on bar setup. 💪💪

Limited quantities available now.

Better tools for better tattooing.

🔗 in WH bio

#workhorseirons #sobaone #tattoomachines #coiltattoomachine #madeintheusa by @sobaone

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a month ago

Sk8Winder! Tat-Camo edition for @jackhintontattoos 🙏 by @sobaone

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a month ago

Blue or Red? 🔵🔴💥

Limited run of @sobaone Mini Clipper Liners, now available on the Workhorse site💥

Built around a lightweight aluminum frame with a heavy brass vise and brass wing, the Mini Clipper’s forward-weighted balance keeps the weight over your hand, helping offset clip cord pull while providing a uniquely stable feel.

Long stroke with a hard hit and medium speed, they’re built for artists who prefer medium to larger liner groupings and a machine that delivers plenty of authority without sacrificing control💪💪

This limited run is available in Bright Blue and Bright Red.

Better tools for better tattooing.

🔗 Link in bio.

#workhorseirons #sobaone #tattoomachines #tattooartist #madeintheusa by @sobaone

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2 months ago

SpeedBaller Liner for @vincenza.7 !! 🙏🙏🙏 Need something special in your life? Electromagnetism always does the trick. Holler if ya hear me. 💚💥🧙‍♂️
#sobaonetattoomachines taken in Greenlion Studios by @sobaone

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2 months ago

Just finished this absolute ripper of a liner. Side from @chippedteethtattoos
*those coil covers are custom embossed, powder coated embossed copper foil.
This is available. I’m gonna go build another machine now. #sobaonetattoomachines taken in Greenlion Studios by @sobaone

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2 months ago

Knocked out this last minute PayDay machine (set up for B&G) today.
Thanks for looking! I hope everybody’s lines came out crispy clean today. 🤜💥🤛 taken in Greenlion Studios by @sobaone

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2 months ago

Working on work for the Workhorse!! 🦾🐴🔨 @workhorseirons taken in Greenlion Studios by @sobaone

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